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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1120-2017

IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems, Third Generation PSA, Catalog Number/REF LK3PS1, SMN 10706293 (US Kit Catalog) Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE¿ and IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers for the quantitative measurement of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in human serum, as an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with digital rectal examination (DRE) in men aged 50 years or older. This assay is further indicated as an adjunctive test to aid in the management of prostate cancer patients.

Published February 8, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 21, 2016

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Negative bias results with the IMMULITE¿ /IMMULITE¿ 1000 Third Generation PSA (prostate-specific antigen) kit was confirmed for two lots (D0119 and D0120). The investigation by Siemens has confirmed that patient samples exhibit an average negative bias of approximately -22% with a range of -16% to -27% for samples recovering from 0.08 to 16.2 ng/mL.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Distributor
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Denmark, Brazil, Croatia and Germany
Lot
Lot Numbers: 1) D01196 - Expiration date 2016-12-31 2) D0120 - Expiration date 2017-03-31
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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